Power Words

Question 1

state, assert, or maintain that something is true

Answer 1

Claim

Question 2

data from scientific observations or investigations

Answer 2

evidence

Question 3

justification for how evidence supports a claim

Answer 3

reasoning

Question 4

addresses a question, includes a claim, evidence and reasoning

Answer 4

Scientific Explanation

Question 5

examine, analyze, explore, investigate, think, ask questions

Answer 5

Inquiry

Question 6

tools for learning about the things they are meant to resemble

Answer 6

Model

Question 7

Diagram, image, illustration; also see ‘model’

Answer 7

Representation

Question 8

give a meaning for word or phrase

Answer 8

Define

Question 9

To give a picture of something in words

Answer 9

Describe

Question 10

Give a good reason for something, show to be right

Answer 10

Justify

Question 11

Say or estimate what will happen in the future

Answer 11

Predict

Question 12

A consequence that can be positive or negative

Answer 12

Effect

Question 13

graph data, generate an equation, an experiment or model

Answer 13

create/design

Question 14

back up your answers with data or evidence

Answer 14

support

Question 15

break into parts, tell about the parts

Answer 15

analyze

Question 16

judge it, tell the good and the bad

Answer 16

evaluate

Question 17

the ability or recognize and show the differences between 2 or more things

Answer 17

differentiate or distinguish

Question 18

point out similarities and/or differences

Answer 18

compare

Question 19

tell how to do, give the meaning of, give reasons for

Answer 19

explain

Question 20

name, list, or give an example

Answer 20

identify

Question 21

point out differences between 2 or more objects

Answer 21

contrast

Question 22

tell the main idea, tell the beginning, middle and end

Answer 22

summarize

Question 23

Perform mathematical steps to arrive at a final answer, including algebraic expressions, properly substituted numbers, and correct labeling of units and significant figures.

Answer 23

calculate

Question 24

create a diagram, graph, representation, or model that illustrates or explains relationships or phenomena. Labels may or may not be required

Answer 24

Construct/Draw

Question 25

Indicate or provide a hypothesis to support or defend a claim about a scientifically testable question (No statistical difference between the observed and expected)

Answer 25

State (the null/alternative hypothesis)